Unveiling an Unusual Steam Demo: Playing as a Piece of Feces in a Mission to Reach the Toilet
Steam Next Fest is now live, and gamers have discovered a variety of interesting independent titles. Yet, one catches the eye for its offbeat concept. Named Unko Technica, this retro-inspired side-scrolling game features a character that is actually a dung striving to make its way to a toilet. In case you're wondering, "Unko" means "poop."
Player controls is simple: press a one button to leap. In numerous stages, encounter tough enemies and visit a shop to acquire skins for your poop character.
Time your jumps with caution, as a error forces beginning again. Bounce off floating orbs to hurl yourself upward, navigate disappearing surfaces, and activate switches to open hidden paths. Earn currency and use them on more difficult stages in which gameplay intensifies.
In terms of design, the game boasts neon stages and an amazing soundtrack. The retro art of moving abstract forms may remind players of old favorites like Earthbound.
Even though tough to think of other games where you control a dung character, video games often included toilet humor. For example, in Death Stranding, players create throwables from protagonist waste. Examples include Palworld and Ark: Survival Evolved utilize manure as plant food. Unsurprisingly, such content is present extensively in the South Park RPG The Stick of Truth.
Regardless of its goofy idea, Unko Technica has already garnered impressive recognition, like winning at Bandai Namco's GYAAR Studio in 2023. This trial version is ready now on Steam, with the full game scheduled to arrive on PC in the fall.
